How We Can Protect Our Self From Ransomware Which is Becoming too Common

Let's assume you woke up in the morning,heading straight towards your computer or laptop to switch it on,unexpectedly you got a pop up message stating that 'you can't gain access to your pc unless you pay some amount of money' well it may sound funny but i'll tell you it's something that happens around the world and it only done by who we know as hackers,the pop up message is called a ransomware attack.You can protect your self by taking precautionary measures

Back Up Your Data, But You Have To Be Fast

I know any fragile person who fall as a victim of this will be willing to pay the big ransom money just to get access to their computer again. And this behavior has made ransomware one of the most profitable form of cybercrime today

This is why backing up our data's should be done frequently, and it's the best way to battle against ransomware. When your data is backed up, you don’t need to worry about being locked out of your computer, because your files are still safe.

Here's the real deal,backing up your data might not seem to work,that's if you don’t do it correctly. There are ransomware attackers that search out backup storage systems to encrypt.but I'll advise you do a cloud back up and by doing this,you will get this criminals confused. But if you feel like you don't wanna do a cloud backup? You can still use a local storage device or server just make sure they’re offline and not connected to desktop systems so that they won’t be vulnerable to attacks.

Using Antivirus Software

Sometimes we need to make use of anti-virus because sometimes they offer us protection against malware. The main objective of anti-virus is to detect any form of threat and clear them before they cause havoc in our computer.

The best antivirus software protects computers from ransomware by blocking threats from known sources of infection. It will prevent you from connecting to dangerous websites, including links appearing on social media networks and those that make it into your email inbox. Moreover, top antivirus software not only detects ransomware,it deletes the bug from your system before it launches.

Don't Open Unrecognized Emails

Fighting against ransomware attacks requires attention Hackers have discovered that email is a great way to transmit ransomware. They can create fake email addresses that look like those of companies or government agencies, so you’ll feel as though it’s necessary to open them. Another trick cyber criminals use is to spoof email addresses of people you know and it might appear as if the email is coming from someone you know because his or her name is being displayed.

Just because an email looks official doesn’t mean it actually is. If you don’t recognize the sender’s name, don’t open the email. Even if you think you do know the sender, read the email address carefully. The hackers might have used the name of someone you know. But if you check, you’ll discover it’s not his email address.

Don’t Download Anything That You Don’t completely Trust

 Downloading things from the net is another source of ransomware infection. Hackers set traps for computer users by placing free things on the net,and most users don't know they are downloading virus and that how we often fall victim of ransomware

Before you download free software,always make sure you run a background check about the web page you're downloading from because the program might come with some unwanted additional features, such as ransomware that costs a fortune to remove. It might not save you money now, but not downloading free software definitely will in the future.

Updating Softwares Regularly

I know most of us find this software update annoying because we feel it's not necessary and it consume data. Well software update offers a lot of attributes to our windows that's why is very important to update our softwares when ever the Windows update pop up.

Assume your computer’s software as a wall. Over time, every wall can be breached and by this they develop holes or gaps. The larger those openings are the bigger the threat that can get through. When software becomes out of date, hackers can exploit vulnerabilities to launch attacks such as ransomware.

Most software sellers are aware of these weaknesses. That’s why they purposely offer free updates and patches to close those gaps. You’ll feel terrible if you’re the victim of a ransomware attack that could have been averted because you didn’t take advantage of a way to close security loopholes. Take a few minutes and download patches and updates today.

With ransomware attacks taking place every day, it might seem like a matter of time until you’re next. You don’t have to fall victim of ransomware attacks,Take precautionary measures and ransomware will remain a myth you don’t have to face